Grimoire (Solo Vibraphone)

Based around the eponymous book of the occult, Grimoire is an advanced vibraphone solo which provides a unique and dark atmosphere to a recital or concert.

Genre: Vibraphone (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 7:30

Instrumentation
Solo Vibraphone (3-octave)

Program Notes
Grimoire is a work for solo vibraphone based around the book of the occult. Being a Wiccan book of magic, a Grimoire typically includes instruction on creating magic objects, pages of chants and spells, and instructions on invoking the power of supernatural beings such as angels, spirits, and demons. Each Grimoire is personalized to the owner through ritual practice and experimentation with the occult. How each person's Grimoire is used is completely up to the intent of the owner. Based on harmonic material from my marimba trio Bloodworks, this piece traces the atmosphere of a Wiccan chant of invocation, leaning toward a use of ill intent. This work was commissioned by percussionist Dr. Andrew Veit.